Conservation in action

Find out about our conservation reserves and species management programs.

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We work with our delivery partners to protect critical habitat and endangered ecosystems around Melbourne.

From the elusive Golden Sun Moth, cutely-named Button Wrinklewort, to the shy Southern Brown Bandicoot, we’re taking action to make sure these species thrive into the future.

Our reserves and programs

We are acting now to protect threatened species and ecosystems and secure their future.

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Western Grassland Reserve

Read about how we're securing 15,000 hectares to restore and protect grasslands, wildflowers and animals over the coming years.

Conservation areas program

Find out about the network of biodiversity hotspots around Melbourne.

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Grassy eucalypt woodland protected area

Find out about the 1,200-hectare grassy eucalypt woodland protected area.

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Growling grass frog program

Find out how we protect and connect growling grass frog populations.

Southern brown bandicoots have a stocky body with a short snout and short, rounded ears.

Southern brown bandicoot program

Helping this furry favourite thrive.